TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 30: Bill Elliott set the fastest lap in NASCAR history, running 212.809 mph at Talladega Superspeedway on April 30, 1987 in Talladega, Alabama. At Daytona the following July, cars were equipped with smaller carburetors to limit horsepower. When the 1988 season opened, restrictor plates were back in use for the first time in 17 years. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)

NASCAR all-time qualifying records by track

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DOVER, DE - MAY 03: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Brakes Chevrolet, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander RV 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 3, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott's Busch Pole Award at Dover International Speedway is one of three instances this year in which a driver set the fastest qualifying speed in track history. Read on to see the top qualifying marks at all 24 current tracks on the NASCAR circuit -- which includes Charlotte Motor Speedway's Roval and the reconfigured Sonoma Raceway road course.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway

Driver: Geoff Bodine

Date: Nov. 15, 1997

Speed: 197.478 mph

Time: 28.074 seconds

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Beer Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2018 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Auto Club Speedway

Driver: Kevin Harvick

Date: March 16, 2018

Speed: 188.744 mph

Time: 38.147 seconds

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BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 07: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 PPG Ford, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 7, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bristol Motor Speedway

Driver: Ryan Blaney

Date: April 5, 2019

Speed: 132.076 mph

Time: 14.528 seconds

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 State Water Heaters Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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Charlotte Motor Speedway

Driver: Kurt Busch

Date: Oct. 9, 2014

Speed: 198.771 mph

Time: 27.167 seconds

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, poses with the Bojangles' Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval

Driver: Kurt Busch

Date: Sept. 28, 2018

Speed: 106.868 mph

Time: 76.805 seconds

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JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, stands on the grid with a crew member during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 13, 2013 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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Chicagoland Speedway

Driver: Joey Logano

Date: Sept. 13, 2013

Speed: 189.414 mph

Time: 28.509 seconds

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DARLINGTON, SC - APRIL 11: Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Fresh from Florida Ford, goes through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on April 11, 2014 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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Darlington Raceway

Driver: Aric Almirola

Date: April 11, 2014

Speed: 184.145 mph

Time: 26.705 seconds

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UNKNOWN — 1980s: NASCAR Cup superstar Bill Elliott does an interview, one of many he’s done over his storied racing career. (Photo by ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images)

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Daytona International Speedway

Driver: Bill Elliott

Date: Feb. 9, 1987

Speed: 210.364 mph

Time: 42.783 seconds

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Dover International Speedway

Driver: Chase Elliott

Date: May 3, 2019

Speed: 165.960 mph

Time: 21.692 seconds

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 14, 2014 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Homestead-Miami Speedway

Driver: Brad Keselowski

Date: Nov. 14, 2014

Speed: 181.238 mph

Time: 29.795 seconds

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Driver: Kevin Harvick

Date: July 26, 2014

Speed: 188.889 mph

Time: 47.647 seconds

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AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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ISM Raceway

Driver: Jimmie Johnson

Date: Nov. 13, 2015

Speed: 143.158 mph

Time: 25.147 seconds

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 4, 2014 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kansas Speedway

Driver: Kevin Harvick

Date: Oct. 3, 2014

Speed: 197.773 mph

Time: 27.304 seconds

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SPARTA, KY - JULY 08: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota, leads Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts at Kentucky Speedway on July 8, 2017 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kentucky Speedway

Driver: Kyle Busch

Date: July 7, 2017

Speed: 190.282 mph

Time: 28.379 seconds

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 06: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy / Haas Automation Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Koblat 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Driver: Kurt Busch

Date: March 4, 2016

Speed: 196.378 mph

Time: 27.498 seconds

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Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2014 in Martinsville, Virginia.

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Martinsville Speedway

Driver: Joey Logano

Date: March 28, 2014

Speed: 100.201 mph

Time: 18.898 seconds

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BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 13: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 13, 2014 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michigan International Speedway

Driver: Jeff Gordon

Date: Aug. 15, 2014

Speed: 206.558 mph

Time: 34.857 seconds

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LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 19: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, speaks with a crew member during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 19, 2014 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Will Schneekloth/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Driver: Brad Keselowski

Date: Sept. 19, 2014

Speed: 140.598 mph

Time: 27.09 seconds

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LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 01: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway on August 1, 2014 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Pocono Raceway

Driver: Kyle Larson

Date: Aug. 1, 2014

Speed: 183.438 mph

Time: 49.063 seconds

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RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 6, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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Richmond Raceway

Driver: Jeff Gordon

Date: Sept. 6, 2013

Speed: 130.599 mph

Time: 20.674 seconds

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SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, poses with the Busch Pole Award after posting the quickest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 22, 2019 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sonoma Raceway

Driver: Kyle Larson

Date: June 22, 2019

Speed: 95.901 mph

Time: 94.598 seconds

*Using the current Sonoma configuration

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Talladega Superspeedway

Driver: Bill Elliott

Date: April 30, 1987

Speed: 212.809 mph

Time: 44.998 mph

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kurt Busch (L), driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, takes a selfie with his team after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway) | Getty Images

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Texas Motor Speedway

Driver: Kurt Busch

Date: Nov. 3, 2017

Speed: 200.915 mph

Time: 26.877 seconds

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 09: Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, qualifies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International on August 9, 2014 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)

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Watkins Glen International

Driver: Marcos Ambrose

Date: Aug. 9, 2014

Speed: 129.491 mph

Time: 68.113 seconds